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'ÂGE TWO TEE CANADIAN STATESMAN, ROWMANVILLE, ONTARIO THURSDAY, DEC. 2Srd, IS4N Q~e%aabiau fitt#mn EAtabliskmd 1854 wîth Whicb in incorpoxt.d The Bomwi. fNewsThe Newcatle Independont and The Ozone News 93 Years' Conffnuous Service ta the Town e>i Bowrnanville and Durhamn County &utharizd as Second Clasa Mail. Post Office Department. Ottawa AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER Membez Audit Bureau (51u8~ of Crcuatians Canadion Weekiy New~spapers 0 Association SUBSCRIPTION RATES $2.50 a Year, strictly in advance $3.00 a year ini the United States published by THE JAMES PUBLISHING COMPVANY Bowmanville, Ontario GEO. W. JAMES, Edf foi Glory ta Goci in the Highest, And On Ecirth Peace, Good Will Toward Men And there were in the same country, shep- herds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by zight. And Io, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore af raid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not for, behold, 1 bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to ail peopie. For unta you is born this day in the cîty of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lard. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising- God, and saying, Glory to, God in the highest, and on earth peace, good wiil toward men. C.C.F.- Communist Front Sentenced by Canadians The payof f in the CCF campaign against George Drew, national leader of the Progressive Conservative Party-, reached its final summation In the Carleton by-election. The chief oppontents in this contest were Mr. Drew and the man generally recognized as the greatest brain in the CCF, Dr. Eugene Forsev, an admnitted admirer of the Marxist doctrine. Here were opposed two men seeking e!ection to the Canadian House of Commons on two sharply defined principles. Mr. Drew claimed his opponent represented a politi- cal programme that wouid curtail the freedoms of Canadians and that the Communists in Canada were squarely behind Dr. Forsey. On the other hand, Dr. Forsey submerged his main objective in a campaign of vilification and subterfuge seldom ecrualied in Canadian politicat history. The whole issue of complete freedom spont- sored by Mr. Drew or progressive slavery advo- cated by Mr. Forsey in behalf of the CCF-Com- munist front, was settled at the bar of publie opinion on Monday by the use of the secret democratic vote. This vote gave Mr. Drew 12,235 votes against 3,334 for Dr. Forsey and a negligible vote for the third candidate, a Social Credit adherent. Dr. Forsey even loat his deposit. In his campaign he was supported by the whoie hierarchy of the CCF who introduced every devious means to discredit Mr. Drew and confuse the electorate. This result is 'a lesson that can- flot escape every true Canadian in every com- munity inciuding Bowmanviile. The Carleton resuit foliows the election of Drew adherents in Nova Scotia and Parry Sound. r' These cornbined decisions of the Canadian elec- torate are significant of what the real people of this country want. What they want is cearly revealed as freedom of the kind carved out by Canadian pioneers, not the sugar-caated bass of freedom promised by the disciples of Marx. Mr. Drew will now enter the House of Commons as the leader of the officiai opposition. We regard his election flot as a pensonal victory but a vic- ion against farmers was bitterly fought by farm erganizatians and Progressive Conserva- tives in the House of Commons. The government annaunicement carnies no hope that farmers who sold out previously wauid get any return on the incarne fax they paid, juat as the oldtimens who raised families priar ta family eilowances get no retroactive benefits. Ths latest concession ta farmers is oniy one of the maves expected by way of tex relief now that an election fs in the offing. Farniers who imagine that tbf. incarne fax concession wvas made et the long drewn ouf campeign of f arm orqanizations and the House onoosition max' be taking toa much for granted. It is more likely that the Liberai government at Ottawa has taken careful note that the farm vote in the U.S.A. really elected President Truman. - new bribe fai votes may be viewed in that Lght. The Challenge of Christmas Christmas! A Babe - a Star - a radiance that lighted the world - a sang cf triumph upon the ears and in the hearta cf men. But the first Christmas won a trying and a painful tinie. Mary and Joseph were doubtleau gossiped about by the wagging tangues cf their amall town. They lived under a dictatarship in which human life was cheap. Their income was more thon likely in the lower third cf the nation. When it came time for the Baby, they hed ta go on a forced trip ta meet the demends cf their gavernment. Whether the Baby lived or died was of no concern ta the sacîety in which they existed. As foar as their awn people were con- cerned, Mary and Joseph could rnake out far themseives. There is pain in lif e. There is a Cross. There is ailso a Power available for those who care ta accept it. It in the only force whlch cen meke the new warld cf eut dreams corne true. For it ahane f. enough to eliminate the mauaed greeds, f eers and hetreds which wrecked aur old world, and ta cure the chaos man hes mode. How different history might have been if people and leaders cf nations elike were stirred by the spirit cf the Crib ta same other ambition thon personal power and national expansion. Somehow and quickly, we have got ta re- discover the adventuraus f eith thet first led men ta a Star, which lighting if e from within may reaeh eut ta illumine the world - ta that sang of triumph that cen become a universel reality when it is expressed in our personel and national hf e. Another Case of How C.C.F. Would Gag the Press We publish the fabowing editoriel from last week's Financial Post as it is further proof of the CCF dictatorial attitude ta boycott and bbeck- mail The Stateaman according ta bulletin pub- ished in this paper last week: "On the surface, the recent tiff between the Regina Leader-Post and the CCF gavernment in Saskatchewan might seemn of ittie import- ance or consequence. But the Leader-Post per- formed a public service in its knuckle-crecking job against a Sociahiat bureaucrat who tried te deny the paper its inherent right ta gather news. 'Saskatchewans minister cf highweys, J. T. Doughas, barred the Leader-Post's experienced political reporter f nom his department efter the latter had written a story about the "resigna- tion" of a hiqhwaya department officiel which offended Mn. Douglas. "The Leaider-Post, affer examining the cir- cumastancea, propeniy ignored the ban, ennounced "it wouhd seek and publish news cf every gov- ernment department when it appears ta be cf public interest, that the reporter under fire, "wouhd continue ta caver the politicah beaf, in- cludinq the hiqhways department." "This incident was another exemple of the CCF totaitaian approach ta public responsibil- ity: let' the people read or hear onby whet those in pcwer think fa "goad" for them. The CCF believea, with censummnate cockiness and Inex- peience, that they are ight and everyane who disagrees with them is awnong. The sociahista are 100 per cent. wrong if. they expect the prescf Canada, or the people of Canada, te toberate such arrogance, even on saabiissues. May You Enjoy Giving With Good Will There was ne internatioanal peace when Christ was born. His people were in bandage and the massacre of the first born wes ekin to the paitical mass murders cf to-day. There has been no secure external peace in the centuries since He came ta bing peece ta men of good wil but men of good wiib everywhere have found their own peace in His if e end f echings. He saw that worid peece woubd came only when men in al the earth were et peace wifbin tbemselvea. The icheat Christmas gif t thet men cen give is their t wice bbest good will; if cen and same day wiil bing peace toal ahimnkind. Our best Christmas wish for out reeders and for ourselves is that abb cf us shauld enjoy giving abundantby the tokens cf peace and good wihl. -John At kins of Shingweuk Ferm. Speaking af Tities Some of the newspapers have been wender- ing whether in bis new post George Drew shoubd be calhed "Honorable' or simphy "Mr." The baffer designation is correct. Ahi this sert cf thing is laid down in of- ficiai onders thaf aec summerized in the Par- iamentary Guide. Lieutenant-Governors are entitbed ta the designation "Honorable" for life, and s0 are ail privy councillons cf Canada, wbich means aIl who are or have been mem- bers cf the f ederal cabinet. Speakers cf the Commons and Senate and judges cf the Supreme Court cf Canada and of provincial supreme and appeal courts are called "Honorable" while in cf fice, wifh tb. provision in their ceses thef on retirement they cen be "personabby recommended by the Gaver- nor-General for-His Majestys permission ta te- tain the tif le of 'Honorable'." That provision dees not apply te senators, or ta the speakers cf the legishetures, or te provincial premiers and cabinet ministers, aI cf wborn are calbed "Honorable"' whîle in of- fice but wbo do nef carry the tifle with tbema into' refirement. Thus George Drew i. plain Mr. Drew since be resigncd as Premier cf On- faria, and John Brocken is Mr. Bracken despite a score cf yeara as Premier of Manitobai and et ber years as leader cf Hias Mejesty's Oppositien in Perliement. Opposition leaders as uucb have ne mention in tbf. fable cf titîca. But "Mr." in itself is an honorable titi., and Mr. Dnew wiil be very content with if until eventa quabify him fer something eIme. Peaple who take pains neyer fa do eny imore thon they gef pa'd for. neyer get peid for jany more than they do. -Elbert Hubbard (FT& f/Fi? 6iuR6~i w c- ~ First Prize Editorial Role of Weekly Newspaper I the Life of the Communily, The Powell River (B.C.) News was awarcded The Can- adian Weekhy Editor Trophy as winner of the 1948 campe- tition for the best editorial on the above subjeet. The winning editerial follows: "Say, boy, I wouldn't have your job fer anything!" remarkod AI Lougheed last m-eek as we fished1 for aur keys alter an after supper session at the office. "Me ci ther .. ou can keep it," vouchsafed Bob Muir . Bob runs Muir's Hardwai-e and AI, the 15-cent store, across the street from the News. Nover a Saturdav, a Sunday, a holiday,, and seldom an evening but they, have noticed the midnight ail burning in the front off'-e as ane or more of us slugged it eut tny- ing ta make up for lest- time ... time gene. usually, because an editor or a reporter wp.s scrving on a committee in aid of this, that or the other thing. Bath of lhem extrernely active in community affair-, Bob and Ah were probably recabling that the one face thcyl could alwvays ceunit on seeing et these meetings wvas that of the diligent weekly editor. Whihe we were intnfgued by thec sincere praise of the incident atl the time, the thought of it recurred and pointed up strongly the robe a gaod weekby plays in the lite cf its community. Aithough it is aur time-tested belief that the one tapie about which the reader of The News is ieast concerned is the functian of the nexvspaper and the people wha share in its publica- tion, re-examination of aur activ- ities urged us ta do a little abject- ive evaluation. We found that a weekiy news- paper is a private commercial en- terprise functicning as a pubhic praperby it has certain responsi- bilities which are, in the order of their importance: survival cf aur business; ta pravide reiable in- formation an ail community events and happenings; ta offer informa- tive constructive guidance and leadership thraugh aur editorial page; and te entertain. I t may sound selfish ta aay that self -preservation is the one im- portant factor in the steihar raie a weekly newspaper piays, but such is the case, and moreoveî-. it is the keystone upan which the succescf ail other functions of the paper depend. Because we do fi a vital need we are permitted ta operate under certain privi- leges, but equaily true it is that we must aperate with certain check-reins. If we consistantiy displease and ignore aur readei-s we place a noose about aur voice and throttle the sunshine cf pubhicity which spelis the difference between stag- nation and growth for aur com- munity; if we offend marais or favor speciai interests we ]ose the confidence of aur readers ; and if we do nat march abreast and in the van of cemmunfty dvhp ment there is none to do so.Sun business stability is, however, of first importance, not for itself ahonc but in the scope of service it affords the weekly newspaper. A good weckly newspaper is a tower of strength and a pilot iight foi' progressive citizens of the community. It dees net serve a crie, three or four year term of office, but its life wibl be rneasured in decades and eventuallyy cent- uriesand through that time ,it has the apportunity ta amass the collective knowiedge of hundreds of progressive and canimunity- minded citizens ahI working ta the common goai-Pragress. To the weak and strugghing the weekiy newspaper offers a voice for a worthwhile effort; ta the discouraged, concrete optimismn for a just cause and positive action ta revive it; and for the ambitiaus,' a medium of expression that lends support througli its reputation for cear-thinking.1 How manv 'ourned-out onl tragedy strieken families in the towns afBritish Columbia-or any province-have ýbenefited by the instant leadership and service of their local paper?? How many chiidren, an.d adults, are living today because the weekly news- papcr discovered the misfortune of ilI-health and depleted savings and sparked concerted community assistanice ta life? H-ow many strong and thriving clubs, argan- izations and institutions owe their birth to the fact thàt there was a wveekly ncwspaper editor ready to1 give his scant time and spank that first breath cf life to them and then fittinghy slip as quietly from the scene as the famihy dcctor? How many lawns and cities awe their prescnt stature ta the early efforts of their weekiy newspaper %when naurishment and vitahity and enthusiasm were badly need- ed? It's a neyer ending job and a never-ending challenge. No matter what of the day, tomarrow brings its new necds. unfoiding before the weekly edîtor as steadily as a raad beckoning ta new and fer-off fields. As to its rewards. they mey nover be material, or even reach the sou-satisfying point of pub- lie recognition,.-but thoy are most certainly manifest in the comfort- ing pillow of a clear conscience when the day ia done and the torch is handed on te anather set of hands. Two words aften used and more often exempiified, point up the be-aIl and the end-eil of a weekby newspaper-Community Service. Eneompassed by these are the duties of teacher, counseibor, guide and leader. Practiced ta their fuhiest, yau have the finest pat- tern ta which time cen be dedicat- ed. "What is the robe af the %veekby newspaper in the if e of its cern- munity??" To paraphrase a fam- ous American eleetion slogan, the answer is simply: "As the weekly is, s0 fa the communitv." It's just thet important. If's just that big. You don't have a live paper in a dead community. You don't have a dead peper in a live community. For long, that is. Th e Little Country Hospital The lit fie country haspitel fa hidden ouf cf view And the people seldeni notice if as pheasure fhey pursue, But let an accident befal-whf ch is the fate of men- The proudesf mon is glad te sec the sael own doctor then And in thef liffle hospitel which humble folk maintain He'bl ffnd thet hearts are merciful and qui ck ta comfort pain; If isn't like the cify place, witb sections blocked epert, Where every petient'. listed as a number an e chert, And Speeilais for this and thaf canvene fa thumb hi m e'er And esk e thousand questions cf the ilîs he's had befare, For in the country hospifal, whicbi Iacks ebl pamp and style, The surgeon in hi. morning round bas time ta chat a whibe. And whether pain be in your groin, your stomach or your toc, The ceuse cf if the doctor there assuredly wibl know. He wil lb ot shunt you round the place for rays cf thet and this, He'bb diagnase your case himacîf and very sebdom miss. And whoso-e'er shebb treed the hall when yeu are free from pain Wili &tep ta speek a cheery word and wîsh yeu weli again. So little country bespifel, wbich humble folk support, Which atruggbe for existence ince ifs f unds are always short 1 pay this simple fribute now ta alb your tender care In essening the hurts and pains whicb morfalz have ta bear, And pray for God's richest bbessing an the men and wor.xen brave Who give their every ounce of strengîh anothe' hf e ta save. -Edgar A. Guest A CHRISTMAS TOAST TO FARM FOLK Let the wealthy and great Rail in splendour and state, I envy them not, I declare it. I eat my own lamb, My own chickens and ham: I shear my own fleece and I wear it. I have lawns, 1 have bawers, 1 have fruits, 1 have flowers, The lark is rny rnrning alarmer. Sa jolly boys now, Here's God speed the dough, Long ife and success to the Frmr-Author Unknown A man pedalling a bicycle can devehop only enough harsepower to light a 100-watt bulb. EVERYBODVtS IBUSINE ss by Do you want to give people an impression of keenness, ef- ficicncy and exceptional in- telligence? Do you want ta be more successful in per. suading others ta act in a cer- tain way or adopt a certain opinion? Then analyze every thought befôre yau attempt ta express it! One of the most impor- tant secrets of effective speech hecs in kçnowing how to do this. Here are two sugges- tions:- First, be sure you know ex- actly what you want ta, say. if you don't, you'll have diffi- culty putting your thoughts into words. And they will sound vague, unimpressive and perhaps cven canfusing ta listeners. Sa rcduce yaur idess ta simple, basic farm. Get the "heart" of the idea cléar in your own n-Jnd. Next, choose yaur words carefully. Say preciselIy what yau mean. Your maniner and voice, too, can add ta the efiezctîvc- ness of your speech. Look di- rcdty a- your learers. Speak, ir a elear, firnm -,oice. 1Never niurnbie. If you follow thc- sugges- iii s, not only create 8 0'ter Iî'prc'jon 11On tiers - 'tlg.1r, hcw scif-confi- dence taoo! Fact cîit speaks for itself :Ta- tiîav over four and c.e-half million Canadiérns in al w-hks of V are life instir- ance ovincrs. Oshawa Laundry & Dry Cleaning Phone Zenith 13000 Oshawa Bowmanvlle Agent: HOOPER'S LADIES' WEAR np4l«q(c?54f ON THE BLUE WATER HIGHWAY 'lie Bluc Wafen Highway ik Niiinbcr 21 starting just east cf Sarnia. It paralleis Lake Huron's -h;,north 1.50 lovely miles ta flhe Bruce Perîinsula, Ovven Sound anid the Georgian Bay district. i'verv type of accommodation and vacation fuîn cati ho found on the ma.v.'[bre are reoats, cabins, hot els, camping grounds-yau cao In Ontario wc have a holiday paradise . . . let's do aIl we can ta encourage visitons f rom a<ross the harder. Puhliahed inl support of the taunist husi- ness by John Labatt Limited. rent a hoat or take a cruise, ewim at sandy beaches, fish the lake or inland stneams-and enjay the varied scenery. Froni Owen Sound take Highway 26 fan Barrie - 10 fan Hlamilton and 6 for Guelph. W'rite the Blue Water Highway Association,,Sarni a, Ont., for holi- day plan details. LET'S MAKE THEM WANT TO COME BACKI Ma heeb a"og nyurHat"althog afer hîtnsadaHpyNwYa a yChirn Manager. -i I THITRSDAY, DEC. 23rd. Iffl DAGE TWO THE CANADIAN STATESMAIN, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO